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The fattest, tallest and shortest men in the World, and a bearded lady (b / w photo)
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The fattest, tallest and shortest men in the World, and a bearded lady (b / w photo)
6000746 The fattest, tallest and shortest men in the World, and a bearded lady (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fattest, tallest and shortest men in the World, and a bearded lady. Illustration from Universum des Himmels, der Erde und des Menschen (F E Bilz, Dresden-Radebeul and Leipzig, c1925).); © Look and Learn
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This photograph captures a truly extraordinary group of individuals, showcasing the extremes of human existence. Taken by an anonymous European photographer in the 19th century, this print features "The fattest, tallest and shortest men in the World" alongside a bearded lady. Intriguingly sourced from the book Universum des Himmels, der Erde und des Menschen by F. E. Bilz, this image offers a glimpse into a world where abnormalities were put on display for public fascination. The subjects are dressed in circus-like costumes, highlighting their roles as performers in what was known as a freak show. The contrast between these individuals is striking - from the towering height of one man to the immense girth of another and finally to the petite stature of yet another. And then there's the bearded lady with her facial hair defying societal norms. While it may be easy to view these individuals solely through their physical differences or medical conditions such as dwarfism or gigantism, it is important to remember that they were real people with unique stories and experiences beyond what meets the eye. This photograph serves as a reminder of our fascination with human diversity throughout history and raises questions about how we perceive others who do not fit within societal norms.
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